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5 Tips to Facing Your Fear of an Uncertain Freight Market

Trinity Logistics

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? 1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. The second part takes a little more work.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents

ShipLilly

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry. Why are Bills of Lading important?

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10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Another of the shipper of choice tips is that an enterprise must stand out from its competition. The best examples of shippers of choice provide services along several trucking routes.

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What Shippers Should Consider Before Using Air Freight

Dedola Global Logistics

In most cases, air freight is the most expensive shipping method. Shipping cargo via air freight can be the best option if speed to market is your highest priority. No matter why you choose to ship by air, there are several critical considerations before committing to air freight shipments. Volume Weight vs. Actual Weight.

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Shipping your first container.?? Here are some tips to help you

Shipping and Freight Resource

Here are some tips to assist you in shipping your first container. If you are shipping wine for example, it may require a permit for import into a specific market but may not be required in another market. Freight Forwarders. Documentation. Customs Clearance and Port Documents. Product/Market. Clearing Agents.

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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain

Shipping and Freight Resource

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Issuing bill of lading and other documentation for all cargo loaded. Ensure safe loading and discharging of the cargo.

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A Guide to Optimizing Your Inbound Freight Management 

GoShip Blog

Freight is one of the most critical parts of a product-based industry. Materials, machinery, and other physical goods are all delivered through freight services, whether it is in-house or through third-party logistics. This is why your inbound freight management must be smooth and foolproof. What is Inbound Freight?

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